Thursday, December 23, 2010

Shopping 12/23

Because Christmas is Saturday I had to do my weekly shopping a few days early.

Walgreens

2 boxes of Turtles (the candy) $1.34 each
2 Wonka Exceptionals $2.00 each ($1.00 booklet coupon and $3.00/2 coupon) FREE!

Used $2.00 JC (Jingle Cash)
Total .67 cents

Walgreens Coupon Savings $2.31
Walgreens Advertised Savings $1.58
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.00
Total Savings $9.89


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Kroger

Chips $1.00
2 Kroger bread .79 cents each
6 packages of Idahoan Potatoes $1.00 each (used 3 - $1.00/2 catalina coupons) .50 cents each
Soup Bowl $1.50 (present for Bryan)
Ivory Bodywash $1.00 (used .25 coupon) .50 cents
2 Tennessee Pride Gravy $1.00 each (used 2 - .55 coupons) FREE!!!
2 Honey Nut Cheerios $1.88 each (used 2 - .55 coupons) .88 cents
Hormel Pepporoni $3.00 (used .35 coupon) $2.30
Ronzoni pasta $1.00 (used .75 Kroger coupon) FREE!!
Kroger butter $2.00
Glory black eyed peas $1.19 (used .90 coupon) .19 cents
2 - 3 lb. bags of Cuties $3.99 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $2.99 each (will use for stockings)
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1.67 each (used .50 ecoupon and .40/2 coupon) $1.02 each
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.67 each (used .40 ecoupon and .50/2 coupon) .97 cents each
Poise liners $3.19 (had a FREE catalina coupon) FREE!!

Tax .15 cents - .12 for using reusable bags
Total $23.82

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $13.54
Bonus Coupon Savings $4.55
Store Coupon and Kroger Savings $8.13
Total Coupons $26.22 (52%)

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Meijer

Bananas $1.08
Garlic .40 cents
Bread .78 cents
4 cans of Hormel chili $1.38 each (used $1.00/4 meijer coupon and .55/2 coupon) .88 cents each
Mustard $1.59
2 packages of tortillas $1.59 each
2 Similac formula $3.84 each (used 2 - $3.00 coupons) .84 cents each (will donate)
8 Meijer pasta .69 cents each
5 cans of Swansons chicken broth .79 cents each (used .50/5 coupon) .59 cents each
4 Martha White muffin mixes .95 cents each (used 2 - .55/2 meijer coupons and $1.00/4 coupon) .42 cents each
5 Stove Top stuffings .99 cents each (B4G1F) .79 cents each
Heluva Dip $1.19 (used $1.00 coupon) .19 cents
2 Super Pretzels $1.31 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) .31 cents each
Sweetened Condensed milk $1.69
Meijer syrup $1.79
Mortons Nature Seasoning $2.29
Candiquick $2.69
2 Pupperoni dog treats $2.00 each (used $1.00/2 meijer coupon and 2 - $1.00 coupons) .50 cents each
Meijer fake oreo cookies $2.00
2 Hillshire Farms Smokies $2.50 each (used .50/2 meijer coupon and .75/2 coupon) $1.75 each
Hellmans Mayo $2.50
4 Pebbles cereal $2.00 each (used 3 - .75 coupons) $1.56 each
Meijer milk $2.49 = FREE because of buying cereal
Baguette .83 cents

Tax .20 cents
Total $50.14

Total Meijer Promotions $6.10
Total Non-Coupon Savings $21.75
Total Coupon Savings $18.50
Savings Total $46.35

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CVS

2 bags of Hersheys Kisses $2.50 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) $2.00 each
Russell Stover box chocolate sugar free for Bryan $4.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $3.99
Thermacare (1 ct.) (used $1.00 coupon $1.79
Bandaids (20 ct.) $2.49

Used $3.18 ECB and $1.00 ECB

Subtotal $8.09
Tax .36 cents
Total $8.45

ECB received
$1.00 for greentag
$1.00 for russell stover
$2.00 for hersheys
$2.00 for bandaids
$2.79 for thermacare

Sunday, December 19, 2010

WOW! Long Time No Post. Shopping 12/18

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been busy shopping still but sadly won't be able to share all my good deals.
Here are my receipts from yesterday's (12/18/10) shopping.

Walgreens

2 A&W and 1 7-up .89 cents each
Coffee Filters (100 ct.) .39 cents
Huggies Wipes $2.50 - $1.00 coupon = $1.50
Goody Hair Elastics $2.00
6 Snickers .39 cents each
7 Tumblers .13 cents each

Used $5 JC (Jingle Cash) and $3 JC (Jingle Cash)

Subtotal $1.78
Tax .57 cents
Total $2.35

Received $2 JC for Goody Hair Elastics

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Meijer

Bananas $1.79
Apples $2.47
Bread .78 cents
2 packages of tortillas $1.59
4 packages of Oscar Mayer Bologna $1.00 each (used raincheck and 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) = .50 cents each
2 Land O Lakes margarine .99 cents each (used raincheck and $1.00/2 coupons) = .49 cents
2 Country Crock margarine .99 cents each (used 2 - .40 coupons) = .19 cents each
4 Ronzoni pasta .99 cents each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) = .49 cents each
4 Meijer brand pasta sauce $1.29 each
3 Coke products .88 cents each
2 Aunt Millie dinner rolls $1.88 (used 2 - .55 coupons) = .88 cents each
Nestle chocolate chips $1.99
Milk $2.29
2 Pompeian olive oil $2.99 each (used 2 - $2.00 Meijer coupons) = .99 cents each
Corn chips $1.50
Butter $2.50
Ritz crackers $2.00 - FREE because of buying 3 - 2 liters of Coke
Cookies $1.25
2 Pizzas $2.50 each

Tax .18 cents
Total $42.88

Total Meijer promotions $7.00
Total Non-Coupon Savings $26.05
Total Coupon Savings $7.60
Savings Total $40.65


Meijer again

Skewers $1.49
Marshmellows .99 cents
3 - 2 liters of Coke .88 cents each
Ritz crackers $2.00 - FREE because of 3 Coke products purchased

Tax .28 cents
Total $5.40

Total Meijer Promotions $2.00
Total Non-Coupon Savings $3.86
Savings Total $5.86

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

CVS 11/20

2 Herbal Essence shampoo $2.99 each ($1.00/2 coupon) $2.49 each
3 cans of Lindsay black olives .88 cents each
2 clearanced cough drops .38 cents each
something else that i don't remember clearanced .55 cents (HAHA how sad is that?)

Subtotal $8.93
Tax .45 cents
Total $9.38

Received $2.00 ECB for Herbal Essence and $1.00 ECB for green bag tag usage.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Kroger 11/20 - Snack for Karate Tournament

We were spending all day at a Karate tournament and were having tacos at night and we needed tortillas so I ran into Kroger before the tournament.

Bananas $1.24
Kroger peanuts $1.99
Bread .75 cents
French bread .99 cents
2 bags of chips $1.00 each
Kroger pretzels $1.50
2 Tortillas $1.00 each

Total $10.44

Kroger 11/18

Bananas .58 cents
Bananas $1.47
Milk $2.49
Flower Bouquet $1.00
Pita Bread .99
Kroger Cookies $1.24
Kroger bread .75 cents

Tax .07 cents
Total $8.53

Kroger 11/14

This trip was a confusing mess...another mega event that I messed up with.
Buy 10 participating items (marked with a *) and get $5 off.

Salad .99 cents (used .40 Kroger coupon) .59 cents
2 Kroger bread .75 cents each
Bananas $1.87
Gala Apples (3 lb. bag) $2.00
Chips $1.00
Croutons $1.00
2 Kroger Dressing $1.24 each (used .40/2 Kroger coupon) .84 cents each
2 Kroger Peanut Butter $1.25 each (used 1 FREE Kroger coupon and 1 - .40 off coupon) 1 FREE and 1 .85 cents
3 Duracell batteries $1.98 each (used 2 - .75 coupons and $1.50 coupon) .82 cents each
*2 Campbells Chunky Soup $1.49 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) .49 cents each
*4 Campbells Cream Soups .99 cents each (used $1.00/4 coupon) .74 cents each
*4 Kroger Canned Fruits .99 cents each
*2 Carnation Can Milk $1.19 each (used .50/2 coupon) .69 cents each
*10 Annie's Mac and Cheese .99 cents each
*2 Dannon yogurt $1.99 each (1 ended up NOT being part of the mega event when I thought it was) (used 2 - .50 coupons) .99 cents each
*4 - 7-up products $1.29 each
*2 Stove Top Stuffing $1.25 each (used 2 - .75 coupons) .25 cents each

So I thought I should have gotten $15 off (3 - 10 mega deals) but I only got $10 off.

Tax .04 cents
Total $31.85

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $7.00
Bonus Coupon Savings $2.50
Store Coupon and Kroger Savings $43.05
Total Coupons $52.55 (62%)

So I went to customer service and I'm not sure what she did was correct.
I "returned" the wrong yogurt..."bought" the right yogurt and she gave me $5.80. I think she gave me too much money back but not positive.

So my "real" total was $46.75.

Meijer 11/13

Receipt #1

Red Onion .88 cents
Tortillas $1.59
Oatmeal $1.89
Eggs .99 cents
Bacon $2.29 (for my mom)
2 Betty Crocker Muffin Mix $1.67 each (used .50 coupon) $1.17 each
6 Green Giant Boxed Veggies $1.00 each (used 2 - .60/3 coupons) .67 cents each
4 Grands Biscuits $1.00 each (used 2 - .30/2 coupons) .70 cents each

Total $16.78

Received $1.00 catalina for Biscuits

Total Non-Coupon Savings $9.34
Total Coupon Savings $4.20
Total Savings $13.54

Receipt #2

Stir Fry Sauce $3.16
Ramen Noodles $2.00 (20 @ .10 cents each)
Asian Soup $1.79
4 Grands Biscuits $1.00 each (used 2 - .30/2 coupons) .70 cents each

Total $9.75

Received $1.00 catalina for Biscuits

Total Non-Coupon Savings $7.55
Total Coupon Savings $1.20
Total Savings $8.75

CVS 11/13

5 Gain Dish soap .99 cents each
Gold Emblem Bubble Gum .88 cents

Used 5 - $1.00 coupons for Gain
Subtotal .83 cents
Tax .34 cents
Total $1.17

Walgreens 11/13

3 Domino Sugar .59 cents each (she charged me .79 cents for one of them @@)
1 Jet Marshmellows .99 cents
2 Libby Pumpkin .99 cents each
2 Encore seasonings .50 cents each
Halloween candy $1.49

Used $6.00 RR
Total $1.43

Walgreens Coupon Savings $3.78
Walgreens Advertised Savings $5.50
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.00
Total Savings $15.28

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Kroger 11/7

AWESOME AWESOME shopping day!!!

Mega Event (ME) again...buy 10 participating items and get $5.00 off. I will take .50 cents off each item to reflect the price difference.


1st receipt:

Bananas $1.13
4 Temptations Treats for cats (for my mom) $1.84 each (2 - $1.00/2 coupons) $1.34 each - $2.00 (ME) = .84 cent each
4 Propel Waters .99 cents each (2 - B1G1F coupons but took $1.19 each each) .40 cents each - $1.00 (ME) = THEY PAID ME 20 cents each!!! HA :)
2 Big K Dr K 12 packs $1.99 each (used $1.00/2 catalina coupon) $1.49 each
7 up $1.29 - .50 (ME) = .79 cents
A&W root beer $1.29 - .50 (ME) = .79 cents
4 Campbells Chunky soup $1.49 each (2 - .50 coupons and $1.00/2 coupon) .74 cents each - $2.00 (ME) = .24 cents each
3 Campbells Condensed soup .99 cents each ($1.50/3 coupon) .49 cents each - $1.50 (ME) = FREE!!!
5 Del Monte tomatoes .99 cents each ($1.00/5 coupon) .79 cents each - $2.50 (ME) = .29 cents each
2 Carnation canned milk $1.19 each (.50/2 coupon) .69 cents each - $1.00 (ME) = .19 cents each
Dawn dish soap $1.00 (.25 coupon and .50 ecoupon) FREE!!!
3 Dannon yogurt $1.99 each (.55 ecoupon and 3 - .55 coupons) .81 cents each - $1.50 (ME) = .31 cents each
Dannon yogurt $1.80 (.50 ecoupon and $1.00 coupon) .30 cents
2 Quilted northern TP $1.99 each (raincheck and 2 - .50 coupons) .99 cents each
3 Heinz jarred gravy $1.25 each ($1.00/3 coupon) .92 cents each - $1.50 (ME) = .42 cents each
bakery item .49 cents
bakery item .75 cents
bakery item .49 cents
bakery item .49 cents
bakery item .49 cents
pumpkin cake $1.49

So I did the Mega Event deal 3 times...prices reflected above.

Tax .38 cents - .12 cents for reuseable bags
Total $20.30

Manufacturer Coupon Savings $15.53
Bonus Coupon Savings $4.40
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $27.48
Total Coupons $47.41
Total Savings 70%!!!



receipt #2

Mega Event (ME) again...buy 10 participating items and get $5.00 off. I will take .50 cents off each item to reflect the price difference.

2 Dannon Yogurt $1.99 each (2 - .55 coupons) .99 cents each - $1.00 (ME) = .49 cents each
2 Colgate toothpaste $1.50 each (2 - .75 coupons) .50 cents each - $1.00 (ME) = FREE!
2 Colgate toothbrushes $1.50 each (2 - .40 coupons) .70 cents each - $1.00 (ME) = .20 cents each
4 Best Life margarine $1.79 each (2 - $1.00 coupons and 2 - .50 coupons) .79 cents each - $2.00 (ME) = .29 cents each

Tax .01 cent - .03 cents for reuseable bag
Total $2.52

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.40
Bonus Coupon Savings $3.20
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $11.36
Total Coupons $20.96
Total Savings 89%!!!!!!!

Meijer 11/6

A pretty good shopping day.

2 halloween socks .49 cents each
2 meijer bread .78 cents each
meijer soda .88 cents
red onion .99 cents
bananas $1.31
4 ortega seasoning mixes .65 cents each (2 - .75/2 coupons) .15 cents each
3 meijer pastas .69 cents each
4 swiss miss hot chocolate .81 cents each (2 - .50/2 coupons) .31 cents each
country crock .99 cents (.40 coupon) .19 cents
3 pepperidge farm goldfish (raincheck) $1.00 each
chow mein noodles $1.49
egg drop soup mix $1.79
2 angel soft tp $1.93 each (.50 coupon) $1.47 each
meijer corn chips $1.50
mrs. t's pierogies $1.67 each (2 - $1.00 coupons) .67 cents each
2 meijer marshmellows $1.00 each
4 jimmy jean sausage rolls $1.50 each (raincheck and 2 - $1.00 coupons and $1.50/2 coupons) .63 cents each
2 coffeemates $1.50 each ($1.50 and .75 coupon) .25 cents each
meijer milk $2.00
2 hunts ketchup $1.00 each
parm. cheese $2.50
2 shake n bakes $1.67 each (2 - .50 coupons) .67 cents each
3 old orchard juice $1.67 each (.75/3 meijer coupon and 2 - .50 coupons) .75 cents each
bakery item .83 cents
bakery item $1.01

Total $41.18 (tax .45 cents)

Total Meijer Promotions .75
Total Non-Coupon Savings $41.58
Total Coupon Savings $17.80
Savings TOTAL $60.13

Meijer 10/30

Another out of order post, sorry.


Bananas $1.39
Success Rice $2.19 ($1.00 coupon) $1.19
2 Meow Mix cat food .49 cents each ($1.00/2 coupon) FREE!!
6 Hunts diced tomatoes .79 cents each (2 - .45/3 coupons) .49 cents each
2 Salsa $.99 cents each ($1.00/2 coupon) .49 cents each
Parm. cheese $2.99
Milk $2.00
2 Chili $1.25 each (.50/2 coupon) .75 cents each
Meijer butter $2.50

$15.54 (.07 cents tax)

Total Non-Coupon Savings $6.34
Total Coupon Savings $5.80
Savings TOTAL $12.14

Walgreens and CVS 11/6/10

Walgreens

Halloween Candy 32 oz. bag $1.49 (75% off)
Halloween Candy 44 oz. bag $2.49 (75% off)
3 Trident gum .69 cents each ($1.00/3 coupon) .36 cents each

Used $5.00 RR and paid .05 cents. :)

Walgreens Coupon Savings $1.80
Advertised Savings $12.00
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.00
Total Savings $19.80



CVS

Toy Story 3 $19.99

Used $16.00 ECB/Toy Story coupon and $1.00 ECB

Subtotal $2.99
Tax $1.29
Total $4.28

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Walgreens 11/2

I'm still unsure about this shopping trip. Not sure if it was really THAT good.
Maybe typing it out will help. LOL

Receipt #1

4 Secret deodorants $3.99 each
4 Olay body washs $3.74 each

Used 2 - $5.00 coupons
Used $6 RR, $3.50 RR and $1.00 RR

Subtotal $10.42
Tax $2.09
Total $12.51

Received $10 RR

Advertised Savings $9.00
Coupon Savings $20.50
Total Savings $29.50


Receipt #2

Splenda $2.99 (used raincheck and $1.00 coupon) $1.99
Zarbee's Cough Syrup $5.99 (used $3.00 coupon) $2.99
2 Nyquil Sinex $5.00 each (used 2 - $4.00 coupons) $1.00 each
3 Trident Gum .69 cents each (used $1.00/2 coupon) .36 cents each
Domino Sugar .59 cents
Reese's pb cups .89 cents

ARGH!!! She didn't take off one of my $1 coupons!!!

Used $10 RR
Subtotal .53 cents
Tax $1.08
Total $1.61

Walgreens Coupon Savings $2.50
Advertised Savings $8.48
Coupon Savings $22.00
Total Savings $32.98

Received $6 RR and $5 RR

Sunday, October 31, 2010

I'm Getting Toy Story 3 for $3.99!!!!!

CVS is running a special...Spend $25 on P&G products and save $16 on Toy Story 3 DVD reg. $19.99.

Receipt #1

Schick Hydro 5 razor $8.99 ($4.00 cooupon)$4.99
3 Dawn dish soap .97 cents each (3 - .25 coupons) .72 cents each
3 Dawn hand care dish soap .97 cents each (2 - $1.00 coupons and .50 coupon) .14 cents each
2 containers of chips .65 cents (clearanced)
newspaper $1.75

Used 2 - $5.00 ECB's.
Subtotal .61 cents
Tax .73 cents
Total $1.34

Received a $4.00 ECB

I went home, got some coupons, crunched the #'s with my mom and headed back to the store.

Receipt #2

Charmin toilet paper $9.97 (.50 coupon) $9.47
Bounty paper towels $6.97 (.50 coupon) $6.47
2 Dawn hand care dish soap .97 cents each (2 - .50 coupons) .47 cents each

Used $4.00 ECB
Subtotal $12.88
Tax $1.28
Total $14.16

Received my "coupon" for $16.00 off Toy Story 3 which I have to get by 11/30.
This will be a birthday present for Jaemison. :)

Kroger 10/31

Wow what a shopping trip I had.

Receipt #1

2 Dannon Yogurt $1.80 (2 - .50 coupon) .80 cents each
Dannon Yogurt $1.99 (.50 coupon) .99 cents
2 Kroger eggs .50 cents each
Pillsbury Sweet Moments $2.50 ($1.00 ecoupon + $1.00 coupon) .50 cents
4 Hot Wheels .50 cents each
2 Crest toothpaste $1.00 each (2 - .50 coupons) FREE!!!
4 GM cereals $2.99 each (.55 ecoupon + .55 coupon + $6.00 off instantly) $1.10 each
Uncle R chips $1.00
Dawn dish soap $1.00 (.25 coupon) .50 cents
bakery item .69 cents
bakery item .39 cents
bakery item .69 cents
bakery item .59 cents
bananas $1.80
2 bunches of tulips $1.00 each

Total $16.76

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $8.10
Bonus Coupon Savings $2.95
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $18.50
Total Coupons $29.55
Total Savings $29.55 (63%)

Ok so problem #1 and #2 was they wouldn't take one of my coupons for cereal because it didn't have a different # code.?!?! I was fine with it but wanted to find out what exactly the problem was. The supervisor was not very friendly/nice about it and while I was talking to the cashier and supervisor about it the bagger dude took my extra reuseable bags AND my purse out the cart to another. Um noooo dude...don't be touching my purse and moving it to a cart that is headed out the door. UGH! I was soooooo mad.
So I went to customer service for some rainchecks and she told me where the raisins were that I wanted so I took my groceries to the van and headed back in for another quick trip.

Receipt #2

Sunmaid Raisins (14 ct.) $1.00
2 Crest toothpastes $1.00 each (2 - .75 coupons) FREE!!!
Kroger Peanut Butter $1.00

.03 cents off for reuseable bags
Tax .10 cents
Total $2.07

Manufacturers Coupons $1.50
Bonus Coupon Savings .50 cents
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $5.86
Total Coupons $7.86
Total Savings $7.86 (79%)

Then I looked at my receipt and saw that I was just 2 points away from reaching 200 fuel points and getting 20 cents off per gallon when I fill up. Soooooo I headed back in...

Receipt #3

3 Kroger Peanut Butter $1.00 each

Total $3.00

Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $2.67
Total Coupons $2.67
Total Savings $2.67 (47%)

Kroger 10/24 and 10/25

Sorry for the out of order posts but I just found the receipts while cleaning out my purse. :)

Here is my receipt from 10/24

6 Tombstone Pizzas $2.49 each
UDF Ice Cream $2.99
Skyline Chili $2.29
2 Hungry Man Dinner $2.28 each (2 - $2.00 coupons) .28 cents each
Athenos Hummus $1.00 ($1.00 coupon) FREE!!!
2 Pillsbury Grands biscuits $1.00 each (.30/2 coupon + .30 ecoupon) .55 cents each
2 Pillsbury Grands biscuits $1.00 each (.30/2 coupon) .70 cents each
2 Pillsbury Crescent rolls $1.00 each (.40/2 coupon + .50 ecoupon) .35 cents each
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls $1.00 each (.50/2 coupon + .40 ecoupon) .30 cents each
Yoplait Yogurt $2.00 ($1.00 coupon) $1.00
2 Dannon Yogurt $1.79 (2 - .50 coupon) .79 cents each
2 Yoplait Yogurt .99 cents each (clearanced) (2 - .50 coupons) FREE!!!
Yoplait Yogurt $2.00 (.50 coupon) $1.00
FiberOne Yogurt $2.00 (.50 coupon) $1.00
2 Dawn dish soap $1.00 each (2 - .25 coupons + .50 ecoupon) .25 cents each
4 Chef Boy Ardee ravioli .88 cents each ($1.25/4 coupon) .57 cents each
Bakery item .85 cents

$5.00 off for buying 10 frozen foods
.09 cents off for bringing reuseable bags

Total $27.87

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $13.95
Bonus Coupon Savings $5.00
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $24.49
Total Coupons $43.44
Total Savings $43.44 (60%)


Here is my receipt from 10/25

5 bags Kroger Tortilla chips $1.00 each
Bakery item .49 cents
Bakery item .49 cents
Bakery item .49 cents
Bakery item .39 cents
Bakery item .39 cents
2 Bouquets $1.00 each

.06 cents off for reuseable bags
.14 tax
Total $9.33

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Walgreens 10/26

I ran to Walgreens to get paid to take some stuff out of the store this morning before the big wind/tornado storm hit. HAHA
Here is my receipt:

Chestal cough syrup $6.00 ($1.00 coupon) $5.00 -- received $6.00 rebate to mail in
2 bags of Halls cough drops $1.00 each ($1.00/2 coupon) .50 cents each
Tuf trash bags $2.99 <----love these trash bags
Colgate sensitive toothpaste $3.49 ($1.00 coupon) $2.49 -- received $3.50 RR
Contac Cold and Flu $6.00 ($2.00 coupon) -- received $6.00 RR
Airwick candle $3.99 ($2.00 coupon) $1.99 -- received $1.00 RR
Mucinex child cough syrup $6.99 -- received $6.99 rebate to mail in
Pill Glide Swallowing Spray $5.99 -- received $5.99 rebate to mail in
2 Trident layers gum .99 cents each (2 - .75 coupons) .24 cents each

Subtotal $20.33
Tax $2.53
Total $22.86

Walgreens Coupon Savings $2.00
Walgreens Advertised Savings $15.56
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $19.10
Total Savings $36.66!!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Kroger 10/23

5 bags of Kroger tortilla chips $5.00
1 bag of Uncle R chip $1.00
2 Bumble Bee Tuna pouches $1.00 each (used 2 - .55 coupons) FREE!!!
Yakisoba .99 cents (.50 coupon) FREE!!!

- .03 cents reuseable bag
Total $5.97

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.60
Bonus Coupon Savings $1.39
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $1.88
Total Coupons $4.87
Total Savings $4.87 (44%)


2 Yakisoba .99 cents each (used 2 - .50 coupons...found on shelf!) FREE!!!
Kroger bread .59 cents
Kroger bread .79 cents
4 Chef Boyardee Ravioli .88 cents each ($1.25 coupon) .57 cents each
2 Bumble Bee tuna pouches $1.00 each (2 - .55 coupons) FREE!!!

Total $3.62

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $3.35
Bonus Coupon Savings $1.88
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $2.46
Total Coupons $7.69
Total Savings $7.69 (67%)

CVS and Walgreens 10/23

First I went to Walgreens. I had decided this was the last time I was trying before giving it a break for a while. Surprisingly they actually had BOTH of the free after RR items I wanted!!!

Here is my receipt:

2 Ricola cough drops $1.00 each (2 - .50 booklet coupons) .50 cents each
2 Bic (12 ct.) disposable razors $3.79 B1G150% (2 - $2.00 coupons) .84 cents each
Blistex Lip Ointment $2.59
Mucinex Nose Spray $7.99
2 Nivea Lip Care $1.00 each (used raincheck and 2 - $1.00 coupons) FREE!!!

Tax $1.37
Total $14.63

Received $8 RR for Mucinex and $2.60 RR for Blistex.

Advertised Savings $7.08
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $7.00
Total Savings $14.08


Then I went to CVS:

2 Palmolive dish soap .99 cents (2 - .25 coupons) .74 cents each
1 Nivea Men's Body Wash $4.99 ($1.00 coupon) $3.99
1 Schick Hydro 5 razor $8.99 ($4.00 coupon) $4.99
6 Mentos Gum $1.79 B1G1F (used 6 - $1.00 coupons) got paid .63 cents!!!!

Used $3.00 ECB, $2.99 ECB, and $2.00 ECB

Subtotal $1.84
Tax $1.08
Total $2.92

Received $5.00 ECB for Nivea, $5.00 for Schick razor and $1.00 for using reuseable bags. :)

Kroger Shopping 10/17

Here is my receipt:

2 Kelloggs Fruit Snacks $1.90 each ($1.00/2 coupon) $1.40 each
3 Coke 2 liters $1.29 each
1 Kraft dressing $1.99 (.55 coupon) .99 cents
2 Fuze Juice .99 cents each ($1.00/2 coupon) .49 cents each
1 Kraft BBQ sauce .99 cents
1 New York frozen bread $2.49 (.40 coupon) $1.69
Bakery item .69 cents
Bakery item .49 cents
Kroger bread .79 cents
Franks Hot Sauce $1.19 (.50 coupon) .19 cents
Kroger tortilla chips $1.00
Kroger tortilla chips $1.00
Uncle R chips $1.00
Donuts .62 cents
Yakisoba .94 cents (.50 coupon) FREE!!
2 Blue Diamond Almond Milk $1.99 each (2 - $1.00 coupons) .99 cents each
3 Dannon Yogurt $1.99 each (3 - .50 coupons) .99 cents each
2 Dannon Yogurt $1.79 each (2 - .50 coupons) .79 cents each
Tabasco sauce $3.99 (this was a mistake and returned...I got a smaller bottle and croutons for $1.00 + $1.60 cash back)

$5.00 off for buying 10 "sale" items
- .12 cents reuseable bags
Total $20.29

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $9.45
Bonus Coupon Savings $4.49
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $14.32
Total Coupons $28.26
Total Savings $28.26 (58%)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Saturday Shopping 10/16

Walgreens

I think I'm officially giving up shopping here.
They were out of EVERYTHING I wanted.

I did pick up 4 packages of Carefree pantiliners on sale for .99 cents each and used 2 $1.00/2 coupons.

Subtotal $1.96
Tax .27 cents
Total $2.23


CVS

2 boxes of Quaker Oatmeal instant variety packs $2.50 each (used 2 - $2.00 coupons) .50 cents each
Brach candy corn .99 cents (used .99 cents off coupon from scanner machine) FREE!
2 Dawn dish soap .97 cents each (used 2 - .25 cent coupons) .72 cents each
Colgate toothpaste $2.99 (used .75 coupon) $2.24
Altoids mini $1.49 (used $1.00 coupon from scanner machine) .49 cents

Used $5.00 ECB
Subtotal .17 cents
Tax .34 cents
Total .51 cents

Received $2.00 ECB for oatmeal and $2.99 for colgate.


Walmart

Mt. Olive pickles (128 oz!!) $4.56
2 - 4pk plates .50 cents each
1 - 6pk chocolate bars $1.00
2 Coffeemate creamer $1.92 each (used 2 - $1.50 coupons) .42 cents each
bakery item .90 cents
bakery item $1.80
2 Gain dish soap .97 cents each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) FREE!!
2 Degree woman's deodorant trial sized .97 cents each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) FREE!!
2 Reach dental floss .97 cents each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) FREE!!
Sippy cup $1.17

Subtotal BEFORE coupons $20.09
Subtotal AFTER coupons $11.27
Tax .54 cents
Total $11.81


Meijer

Abigayle wanted to return some flip flops she bought for $2.00 because she got some at a yard sale yesterday for .10 cents. HA So I just HAD to go back to Meijer and of course while there I just HAD to pick up more deals. :)

Some fancy freezable yogurt $1.99 (Abigayle got with a gift card, see below)
5 cans of Swanson's chicken broth .69 cents each (used .50/5 coupon) .49 cents each
2 Jiffy pizza crusts .50 cents each
5 packages of Kraft shredded cheese $1.67 each (used $5/5 coupon) .67 cents each
1 goldfish $1.00
2 Betty Crocker frosting $1.00 each
3 Angel Soft toilet paper $1.00 each
1 Meijer pasta sauce $1.00 = FREE because I bought 10 - $1 items
4 Barilla pasta $1.00 each ($1.00/4 coupon) .75 cents each

Used $10 off catalina from shopping on Thursday.

Tax .12 cents
Total $7.90
Used $2.14 gift card from Abigayle's flip flop return and yogurt purchase
Paid $5.76

Received $1.00 coupon for buying the 2 Betty Crocker frostings.

Meijer 10/14/10

Shopping on a Thursday?!?! I know...shocking. My mom had a $6 off coupon when you spend $60 expiring on the 14th (Thursday) so I had to bump my usual shopping on Saturday to Thursday. I took her and 4 children with me so it was REALLY an exciting adventure. HA
Here is my receipt:

2 pair of jeans for Jaemison $12.99 each (see "deal" at end of receipt)
Suave body wash $1.67 (.50 coupon) .67 cents
bananas .85 cents
apples .96 cents
2 cans of tuna .54 cents each
bread .78 cents
meijer soda .88 cents
refried beans .89 cents
2 pastas $1.35 each (2 - $1.00 coupons) .35 cents each
2 tortillas $1.59 each
meijer milk $2.39 (FREE!!! when you buy cookie dough below)
3 kid cuisine $2.00 each (HUH!?!?! my mom must have got these for them...UGH!)
jacks pizza $3.33 (.75 coupon) $2.33
6 cream of whatever soups .59 cents each (2 - $1.50/3 coupons) .09 cents each
2 jiffy pizza crust mixes .50 cents each
2 pace salsa $1.79 each ($1.00/2 coupon) $1.29 each
2 cinnabon cereal $1.88 each (2 - .50 coupons) .88 cents each
2 cereal $1.90 each
4 cinnamon toast crunch $2.25 each (2 - .65 coupons and
minute rice $2.09 ($1.00 coupon) $1.09
smiths dip $1.50 (.50 coupon) .50 cents
2 cartons of swansons chicken broth $2.00 each (.75/2 coupon) $1.50 each
2 keebler cookies $1.67 each ($1.00/2 coupon) $1.17 each
4 kids campbells soups $1.00 each (2 - .40/2 coupons) .60 cents each
4 simply cookie dough $2.00 each (4 - .55 coupons) $1.00 each
goldfish $1.00 = FREE when you buy 10 - $1 items
bar s franks $1.00 = FREE when you buy 10 - $1 items
4 betty crocker potatoes $1.00 each
3 hamburger helpers $1.00 each (.75/3 coupon) .75 cents each
4 old orchard frozen juices $1.00 each ($1.00/4 coupon) .75 cents each
8 whisker licken's cat treats $1.00 each (4 - $1.00/2 coupons) .50 cents each
2 grands biscuits $1.00 each (.30/2 coupon) .70 cents each
2 green giant broccoli $1.00 each (2 - .50 coupons) = FREE!!
marie callendars frozen meal $2.00 ($1.00 coupon) $1.00
4 angel soft toilet paper $1.00 each = 1 FREE when you buy 10 - $1 items
popcorn $1.00
meijer pasta sauce $1.00
3 meijer pretzels $1.00 each
meijer sandwich bags $1.00
5 armour lunchables $1.00 each
4 select harvest soup $1.00 each ($1.00/4 and .50/2 coupons) .25 cents each
2 jim morrall sausage $1.00 each ($1.00/2 coupon) .50 cents each
2 aunt millie bread $1.00 each (2 - .50 coupons) = FREE!!!
salad $1.00
3 barilla pasta $1.00 each ($2.00/3 coupon) .33 cents each

Total $99.06 ($2.26 tax)
I also got a $10 catalina off next grocery purchase for buying 2 pairs of jeans.

total meijer promotions $15.39
total non-coupon savings $53.26
total coupon savings $40.25
total savings $108.90

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Shopping Savings 10/9/10

My first stop was a rummage sale at a church where I spent $5. I can't even list everything I got...3 or 4 pairs of shoes, books, a magazine rack, a backpack for Atticus, a few little toys, some clothes, a timer, streamers and more.

Walgreens

I'm really frustrated with them ALWAYS being out of stuff.
Surprising though they finally restocked PaperMate 30 ct. mechanical pencils so I used my raincheck and got 4 packs of those. They are regularly $7.99 each!

4 packs of PaperMate mechanical pencils - 30 ct. .99 cents each!!!
2 Penway highlighters .29 cents each

Subtotal $4.54
Tax .31 cents
Total $4.85


CVS

Revlon Nail Polish $3.99
Schick Hydro 5 $8.97 (used $4 coupon) $4.97

Used $4.00 ECB, $1.80 ECB and $1 ECB (summer savings).

Subtotal $2.16
Tax .81 cents
Total $2.97

Received $3.00 ECB and $5.00 ECB.


Meijer

4 packs of kids toothbrushes - 2 ct. each $1.59 B1G1F = .80 cents each pack
2 Colgate toothpaste $1.50 each (used .50 coupon) .50 cents each
Bananas $1.12
Onion .97 cents
Apples .71 cents
Green Grapes $1.86
Red Grapes $2.07
Potatoes (10 lbs) $1.49
2 loaves of bread .78 cents each
2 Franks hot sauce .99 cents each (used 2/.50 coupons) FREE!!!
4 boxes of Totinos pizza rolls .99 cents each (used raincheck and 2 -.40/2 coupons) .59 cents each
3 boxes of Barilla pasta .99 cents each (used raincheck and $2.00/3 coupon) .32 cents each
2 - 4 packs of toilet paper .99 cents each
tortillas $1.59
eggs $3.19 (used .50 coupon) $2.19
2 cans of kidney beans .59 cents each
1 can of chili beans .59 cents
1 can of garbanzo beans .59 cents
4 meijer pasta .69 cents each
2 boxes of soft pretzels $1.36 each (used .50 and .75 coupons) .36 cents each
2 boxes of blueberry muffins cereal $1.49 each
meijer veggie oil $1.99
success rice $2.08 (used $1.00 coupon) $1.08
2 boxes of graham crackers $1.50 each
milk $2.00
2 meijer pizzas $2.50 each
eckrich franks $1.25 (used .35 coupon) .55 cents
3 bags of meijer pretzels $1.00 each
3 meijer cookies $1.00 each
1 bottle meijer salad dressing $1.00
3 bottles of meijer salsa $1.00 each
1 bag of meijer croutons $1.00 = FREE when you bought 10 other items

Total $57.66 (.49 cents tax)

Total Promotions $1.00
Total Non-Coupon Savings $39.28
Total Coupon Savings $11.78
Savings TOTAL $52.06

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

9/20 CVS and Walmart

I had a coupon expiring 9/20 so I had to do my CVS shopping early this week.
Here is my receipt:

2 Xtra laundry detergent $2.00 each (scanner coupon used $2/2) $1.00 each
2 Right Guard deodorant $2.29 each (used $3.00/2 coupon) .79 cents each
Schick shave gel $2.79 (used $1.00 coupon) $1.79
2 Ivory soap 3 packs .99 cents each (used 2 - .25 coupons) .74 cents each

Used $3.00 ECB
Subtotal $3.85
Tax .91 cents
Total $4.76

Received $4.00 ECB for Right Guard and $1.80 ECB for Schick shave gel.


Walmart

Packing Tape $1.68
Tide trial size .97 cents (used $1.00 coupon) FREE!!!
Olay Body Wash trial size .97 cents (used $1.00 coupon) FREE!!!!
Listerine Smart Agent trial size $1.47 (used $1.00 coupon) .47 cents
4pack of plates .50 cents
bakery item $1.80

Subtotal $4.42
Tax .38 cents
Total $4.80

Sunday, September 19, 2010

9/18 Shopping Adventures

We had a very busy day planned. I went to the PO before noon and then ran into Walgreens.

Walgreens Receipt

Impruv Lotion $4.99
2 Ragu Sauce $1.50 each (used .75/2 coupon) $1.13 each
2 Trident Gum $1.00 each (used $1.00/2 walgreens coupon) .50 cents each
2 Trident Gum .32 cents each (clearanced)

Used $2.00 RR
Tax .34 cents
Total $7.22

Received $4.00 RR

Coupon Savings $3.00
Advertised Savings $7.52
Coupon Savings $3.75
Total Savings $14.27

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Then we did our plans for the day.

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CVS

3 Renuzit air fresheners .88 cents each (used .75/3 coupon) .63 cents each
Skintimate shave gel $3.99 (used .55 coupon) $3.44

Used $4 and $1 ECB's

Subtotal .33 cents
Tax .39 cents
Total .72 cents

Received $3.00 ECB for shave gel

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Now for Meijer...this is a crazy story but I sure did get lots of exercise. HA

Bread .78 cents
Grapes $1.66
Eggs $1.48
3 boxes of frozen veggies, Green Giant .99 cents each (used .60/3 coupon) .66 cents each
4 boxes of Pizza rolls .99 cents each (used 2 - .40/2 coupons) .59 cents each
Dole Salad .99 cents
4 Barilla whole wheat pasta .99 cents each (used 2 -$1.00/2 coupons) .49 cents each
4 Barilla Picollini pasta .99 cents each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) .49 cents each
Tortillas $1.59
3 lbs. Gala apples $1.99
3 packages of Aunt Millie rolls/buns $2.99 for 1 (B1G2F) (used 3 - .55/1 coupons) FREE!!!!!!!
Cottonelle TP - 6 pack $2.50 (used .50 coupon) $1.50
10 blocks of Kraft chunk cheese $1.66 and $1.67 each (used 2 - $5/5 coupons) .66 and .67 cents each
Success rice $2.86 (used $1.00 coupon) $1.86

Tax .14 cents
Total $26.70

Received $5.00 off next order for Kraft and $2.00 off next order for Green Giant

Non-Coupon Savings $30.13
Coupon Savings $21.60
Total Savings $51.73

Now is when the craziness begins...a catalina coupon popped out for $2.00 off 3 boxes of Picollini pasta sooooooo

3 boxes of pasta .99 cents each (used $2.00/3 coupon)

Total .97 cents

Repeat 2 more times. HAHA

I think it's safe to say we are "set" on pasta for a few months. :)

I got total of 17 boxes.

Kroger Shopping 9/12

Kroger Shopping 9/12

Energizer flashlight $1.19 (used $1.00 coupon) .19 cents
Kroger chips $1.00
Yakisob noodle stuff .94 cents (used .50 coupon) FREE!!!
5 kids cups .30 cents each
bakery item .79 cents
bakery item .69 cents
bakery item .79 cents
washcloth and hand cloth set .75 cents
nectarines $2.89
water hose nozzle $1.35
kroger butter $2.18
2 Edy's ice cream $2.47 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) $1.97 each
3 Hunts tomatoes .89 cents each (used .45/3 coupon) .59 cents each
2 flower bouquets $1.00 each
school box .99 cents (kimberlee gave me a dollar for this)

Tax .56 cents
Total $21.75

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.95
Bonus Coupon Savings .89 cents
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $12.07
Total Coupons $15.91
Total Savings $15.91 (42%)

Meijer 9/11/10

Meijer Shopping 9/11

Bananas $1.36
Onion .79 cents
Bread .78 cents
3 Yoplait Yogurt 4 packs $1.89 (used 3 - $1.00 coupons) .89 cents each
2 Dole Salad mixes $2.99 (B1G1F) $1.50 each
2 Pasta .89 cents each
5 Campbells soup Healthy Harvest .99 cents each (used $1.00/4 meijer coupon and .40/2 and .55/3 coupons) .43 cents each
2 Meijer pretzels .99 cents each
2 Meijer corn chips $1.29 each
4 Pace Picante salsa $1.79 each(used 2 - .40/2 coupon and 2 $1.00/2 meijer coupons) .89 cents each
5 Kraft cheese slices $1.88 each (used $5/5 coupon) .88 cents each
4 Cereals $1.99 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) $1.49 each
Tortilla chips $1.99
Parmesan cheese $2.99
6 cans of Spaghettios .50 cents each (used 2 - .40/2 coupons) .10 cents each
8 Pop Secret popcorn $1.33 each (used 2 - .50/2 coupons and 2 - $1.00/4 meijer coupons) .59 cents each
Milk $2.00
4 Hormel chili $1.25 each (used 2 .55/2 coupons) .75 cents each
2 Hellmans mayo $2.50 each (used 2 .75/1 coupons) $1.50 each
8 Campbells kids soups $1.00 each (used coupons) not sure how much each LOL
Dannon Yogurt .50 each (.40/6 coupon) .37 cents each
4 Freschetta pizza $4.00 each (used 4 - $1.00 coupons) $3.00 each
Cheerios BIG BOX $3.34 (used .55 coupon) $2.34

Total paid $67.39

Total Meijer Promotions $13.89
Total Non-Coupon Savings $49.07
Total Coupon Savings $30.10
Savings TOTAL $93.06

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Walmart 9/11/10

Bakery Item .90 cents
Bakery Item .90 cents
2 Gain dish soap .97 cents each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) FREE!
Hidden Valley? Farmhouse dressing $2.68 (used $1.00 coupon) .68 cents
Elmers Glue .25 cents
3 Post It Notes $1.00 each (used 3 - $1.00 coupons) FREE!!!
2 packs of Colored pencils .75 cents each
Scissors .74 cents
3 one piece sunsuits $1.00 each
4 Martha White? muffin mixes .88 cents each (used $1.00/4 coupon) .63 cents each
Croutons $1.00
2 Red Baron pizzas $3.33 (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $2.33 each

Subtotal before coupons $26.09
Subtotal after coupons $16.15
Tax .70 cents
Total $16.85

Walgreens Shopping 9/11/10

My mom and I went shopping together at Walgreens.
Here are our transactions.

My first transaction:

Carmex Lotion $4.99

Subtotal $4.99
Tax .34 cents
Total $5.33

Received $4.00 RR

My second transaction:

Airwick i-motion kit $4.29 (raincheck used and $4.00 coupon) .29 cents
5 Sharpie markers .39 cents (raincheck used)
Zegerid $10.00 ($10 rebate printed and $4 coupons) better than FREE after rebate
2 Quaker Oatmeals $2.50 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $1.50 each
3 bags of Sour Patch kids $1.50 each (used $2.00/3 coupon) .83 cents each
2 boxes of Wheat Thins $2.50 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupon) $1.50 each

Subtotal $10.74
Tax $1.10
Total $11.84

Will receive a $10 rebate back and received $2 RR from Quaker.


Mom's first transaction:

2 Quaker Oatmeals $2.50 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupon) $1.50 each

Total $3.00

Received $2 RR

Mom's second transaction:

3 bars of Dove soap .99 cents each
2 Suave lotions $3.00 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $2.00 each
1/2 gallon milk $1.29

Used $2 RR
Subtotal $6.26
Tax .61 cents
Total $6.87

Received $2 RR for Suave

Mom's third transaction:

2 packages of silly bandz for Mad's birthday $1.00 each

Used $2.00 RR
Tax .14 cents
Total .14 cents

Friday, September 10, 2010

Kroger Shopping 9/6

Nectarines $2.08
Salad $1.49
8 pouches of Bumblebee Tuna (used raincheck) .49 cents each
Dannon yogurt dessert $1.88 (used $1.00 coupon) .88 cents
2 Yakisobi noodle thingys .94 cents (used .50 coupon) FREE!!!!
Kraft dressing $1.67 (used .55 coupon) .67 cents
Kroger bread .49 cents
Kroger bread .49 cents
Kroger bread .49 cents
Kroger english muffins .49 cents
Kroger english muffins .49 cents
Bakery item .79 cents
Bakery item .79 cents
Kroger hotdog buns $1.00
Kroger salsa $1.79
Kroger Tortilla chips $1.00
Pure Protein bar $1.00 (used $1.00 coupon) FREE!!!

Total $16.86

Manufactures Coupons Savings $3.55
Bonus Coupon Savings $1.33
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $3.84
Total Coupons $8.72 (34%)

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

CVS Shopping 9/7

I almost forgot to get cereal CHEAP this week. The sale ends today.
I found summer stuff marked down 75% off too so I went a little crazy.

can o clams (for stepdad) $1.00
golf cart set $1.99 (for atticus' birthday)
2 flag kit $3.25 each (one for mom)
2 - 2pk. stick flags .49 cents each
ice bucket (aka small storage) $1.49
shishkabob set $1.75
flip flops for me .99 cents
hydro 5 razor $8.97 (used $5.00 coupon) = $3.97
hydro shave gel $3.99 (used FREE coupon from razor) = FREE!!
2 kelloggs corn pops $1.77 each (used $1.50/2 coupon) = $1.02 each
2 kelloggs frosted mini wheats $1.77 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) = $1.27 each
milk $2.49
5 water bottles $4.99 each (these should have rang up 75%)

Used $3.00 off coupon from scanner machine when you buy $10 in groceries, hence the reason I bought milk and clams. LOL
Used $8 ECB, $5 ECB, $4 ECB and gift card.

Subtotal $30.69
Tax $2.65
Total $33.34

Received $4 ECB from Schick and $1 ECB for green bag tag.

Like I said above the bottles should have rang up 75% off so I "returned" them and ended up buying 6. LOL

Here is that receipt:

6 water bottles @ $1.25 each
Subtotal $7.50
Tax .51
Total $8.01
Cash (from return) $26.64
Change returned to me $18.63

Sunday, September 5, 2010

9/4 Shopping Saturday!

So I was in a hurry to get shopping done today because we were going to a festival (the Piqua Heritage Festival). My "quick" shopping trip turned into 2 hours because I saw a friend and we chatted a while, at both CVS and Meijer they messed up my transactions/missed coupons, things rang up wrong, etc. UGH! It was a frustrating shopping day overall. My first stop was Walgreens and that was a quick in and out trip because everything was SOLD OUT that I wanted. Next stop was CVS. Here is my receipt:

2 Tasters Choice Sticks $1.00 each - 2/.75 coupons = .25 cents each
4 Gold Emblem spices .88 cents each
Cholest-Off $10.99 (this rang up wrong) - $3.00 coupon = $7.99
Blink Tears $7.99 - raincheck used and $1.50 coupon = $6.49

Used $10 ECB, $5 ECB, $1 ECB and $1 ECB

Subtotal $1.50
Tax .71 cents
Total $2.21

Received $8 ECB for Blink Tears

I thought the total seemed high and I should have gotten another ECB so I went to the van and checked my receipt to see what went wrong.

The Cholest-Off was supposed to be on sale for $7.99 and I was supposed to get a $4 ECB.

So I guess the cashier did a return of the Cholest-Off and gave me $2.21 cash and a gift card with a balance of $9.53 on it.

Then she rang it up again for $7.99 + .54 tax = $8.53 and used my gift card.

So I have $1.00 on a gift card and another ECB for $4.00

My current ECB/gift card total is: $5.00 ECB from last week, $1.00 gift card, $4.00 for Cholest-Off and $8.00 for Blink Tears = $18.00. :)


Meijer

Bananas $1.20
Milk $2.39
Butter $2.99 (I HAD to have it, the price about killed me though)
2 Ziploc containers $2.00 each (used raincheck) - $1.50/2 meijer coupon AND $1.50/2 coupon = .50 cents each
3 Huggies baby wipes $2.00 each - $2.50/3 coupon (cashier only took $2 off for some reason?!?!) = $1.33 each
8 cans of Campbell's Vegetarian Vegetable soup (getting ready for this winter, yo) $1.50 each - 2/$1.00/4 coupons = $1.25 each
5 jars of Peter Pan peanut butter .99 cents each
Taco Bell Dinner Kit $1.18 - $1.00 coupon = .18 cents
2 Meijer flour tortillas $1.39 each
10 (yes you read that right) Kraft chunk cheese $1.66 and $1.67 each - 2/$5/5 coupons = $16.67 - $10 in coupons = $6.67 divided by 10 = .67 cents each (it gets better than that...see the end of this transaction)
Eckrich sausage $1.67 - .35 coupon = .97 cents
2 John Morells Franks $1.34 each - $1.00/2 coupon = .84 cents each

Total = $45.77 (.57 tax) - $5.00 cash given back (see below) = $40.77

Total Meijer Promotions $1.50
Total Non-Coupon Savings $22.28
Total Coupon Savings $13.20
Savings Total $36.98

Again I thought my total seemed high so I went to the van to check my receipt.
She had only taken ONE $5 coupon off!
I hardly explained it to the CS dude and he just handed me a $5 bill.
I didn't realized the wipes coupon didn't take off $2.50 till I got home and I'm not going back for .50 cents. HA

I got a $5.00 catalina for buying $15 in kraft (or a bunch of other brands).


I then rushed home and got everyone ready for the festival.


Sunday, August 29, 2010

Kroger 8/29

So I had to sneak to Kroger today and I'm glad I did.

Bananas .64 cents
Kroger chips $1.00
2 Warm Delights $1.19 each - $1.00/2 coupon and 2-.50 e-coupons = .19 cents each
2 bottles of 7-up .75 cents each
2 bottles of A&W root beer .75 cents each
Triscuit crackers $1.99 - $1.00 coupon = .99 cents
Kroger popsicles $1.00 - .40 cents = .60 cents
Kroger eggs $1.00
Country Crock $1.00 - .40 coupon = .20 cents
Dannon yogurt $1.00 - $1.00 coupon = FREE!!!
Dial bar soap 2 pk. $1.00 - .35 coupon = .30 cents
Dial hand soap $1.00 - .35 coupon = .30 cents
5 Reach floss $1.00 each - $1.00 coupons = FREE!!!!
Reach toothbrush $1.00 - $1.00 coupon = FREE!!!!
6 Bic Pen 10 pks. .79 cents each - 3-$1.00/2 coupons = .29 cents each
Idahoan potato pouch $1.05 (FREE catalina coupon) = FREE!!!
3 cans of Chef B Ardee $1.00 each - .35/3 coupon = .77 cents each
3 Kroger white bread .49 cents each
1 Kroger wheat bread .69 cents
Burt's Bee lip balm .99 cents - clearanced
ThinkThin bar $1.25 - .50 coupon = .25 cents
1 bouquet of flowers $1.00

Tax $1.08
Total $15.81

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $16.00
Bonus Coupon Savings $2.95
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $20.11
Total Coupons $39.06
Total Savings $39.06 (72%)


Transaction #1

4 Bic Pens .79 cents each - 2/$1.00/2 coupons = .29 cents each
Reach Floss $1.00 - $1.00 coupon (catalina) = FREE!!!

Tax .28 cents
Total $1.44

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $3.00
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $5.29
Total Coupons $8.29
Total Savings $8.29 (87%)

Another catalina printed for $1.00 off Reach Floss...my mom is going to go get some later today for FREE! :)

WOW! What an awesome shopping day! 8/28/10

Yesterday was a GREAT shopping day.
I had $40 + the change in my purse to spend and was really FREAKING out about not having enough. HA
Here is how I used the money.

First Abigayle and I went to a thrift store that is going out of business and everything is 50% off.
We walked in and a lady waved her over to a free table and gave her a brown bag and told her to fill it up. We picked out toys for the other kids, some wood craft stuff to do, puzzles, cloth bags, purses, etc.
Then we went shopping. They were having a special of fill a small box of books for $1!!! We got 3 boxes, a couple mirrors and some cups (they are always disappearing for some strange reason HA). I think that was it...anyways we spent $5 and some change. Next stop was Walgreens. Here is my receipt:

Listerine Zero $2.99 - $1.00 Walgreens coupon - $1.00 coupon = .99 cents
2 Kelloggs Mini Wheats $2.50 each - $1.00/2 coupon = $2.00 each
3 Scotch tapes .39 cents each
3 Filler Paper .39 cents each

Used $2 RR
Subtotal $5.33
Tax .36 cents
Total $5.69

Received $2 RR back for Listerine

Walgreens Coupon Savings $5.10
Walgreens Advertised Savings $7.38
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.00
Total Savings $17.48

I forgot about a raincheck I had so we did another transaction:

4 Pilot G2 Pens .19 cents each

Subtotal .76 cents
Tax .05 cents
Total .81 cents

Next stop was CVS:

2 M&M's .50 cents each (this was for Abigayle and she paid me back)
Listerine Zero $3.97 - $1.00 coupon = $2.97
2 Mentos gum B1G1F $1.79 - .55 cent coupon = .62 cents each

Used $5.00 ECB
Subtotal .21 cents
Tax .08 cents
Total .29 cents

Received $2 ECB for Listerine

We came home and had lunch and then Madilynn and I left to Walmart, Dollar Tree and Meijer.

Walmart

4 Post It Notes $1.00 each - 4/$1.00 coupons = FREE!
5 Crayons .20 cents each

Subtotal $1.00
Tax .34 cents
Total $1.34

Madilynn wanted a pair of sunglasses so we ran into Dollar Tree and got her a pair. :) That was $1.07.

At this point I had about $25 and was REALLY REALLY nervous but my Meijer list was NOT very long this week. We crossed our fingers and went in the store. HA

Meijer

Bananas $1.16
Nectarines $1.15
Salad $1.00
Yogurt $1.89 - $1.00 coupon = .89 cents
2 cans of Meijer kidney beans .59 cents each
2 can of Meijer black beans .59 cents each
Deans onion dip $1.19 - .75 Meijer coupon = .44 cents
2 Aunt Jemima syrups $1.99 each - $1.00/2 Meijer coupon AND $1.00/2 coupon = .99 cents each
4 Ziplock containers $2.00 each - 2-$1.50/2 Meijer coupons AND 2-$1.50/2 coupons = .50 cents each
Angel Soft TP $1.00
Meijer pretzels $1.00
4 Totinos pizza rolls $1.00 each - 2-.50/2 coupons = .50 cents each
2 Ronzoni pasta $1.00 each - $1.00/2 coupon = .50 cents each
2 Jack's Pizza $2.50 each - 2-.55 coupons = $1.50 each
2 Lance's crackers $1.00 each - 2-.55 coupons = FREE!
2 Croutons $1.00 each (1 FREE because of buy 10 items get 1 free) = $1.00

Tax .41 cents
Total $21.39

Total Meijer Promotions $5.00
Total Non-Coupon Savings $19.19
Total Coupon Savings $12.75
Savings Total $36.94

2nd Transaction

4 Totinos Pizza Rolls $1.00 each - 2-.40/2 coupons = .60 cents each
2 Jacks Pizza $2.50 each - 2-.55 coupons = $1.50 each
2 Lance crackers $1.00 each - 2-.55 coupons = FREE!

Total $5.40

Non Coupon Savings $7.81
Total Coupon Savings $5.60
Savings Total $13.41






Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Kroger Shopping 8/22

This was the final week of the Mega Event. When you purchased 8 certain items you automatically got $4 off your total. I was able to do 4 "deals". I will mark the certain items with **.

**2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel $1.99 each (used .50/2 coupon and .50 e-coupon) $1.24 each
**2 Gardetto's Snacks $1.99 each (used 2 - .50 coupons and .50 e-coupon) .74 cents each
**2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls $1.69 each (used .40/2 coupon) $1.29 each
**2 Pillsbury Cresent Rolls $1.69 each (used .40/2 coupon) $1.29 each
**3 Sunny D $1.28 each (used $1.00/3 coupon) .95 cents each
**FiberOne Yogurt $2.29 (used .50 coupon) $1.29
**YoPlus Yogurt $2.29 (used .50 coupon) $1.29
**2 Pillsbury Sweet Moments $2.49 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $1.49 each
**2 Totinos $3.29 each (used .40/2 coupon and .40 e-coupon) $3.09 each
**4 Bumblebee Tuna .99 cents each
**3 Hamburger Helpers $1.39 each (used .75/3 coupon) $1.06 each
**2Bumblebee Chicken Salad Kits .99 cents each
**Nature Valley Granola bars $2.49 (used .50 coupon) $1.49
**FiberOne bars $2.49 (used .50 coupon and .50 e-coupon) .99
**4 Progresso soups $1.69 each (used .50/2 coupons) $1.19 each
2 Country Crock margarines $1.00 each (used 2 - .40 coupons) .20 cents each
Kroger cheese curls $1.00 (.20 e-coupon) .80 cents
3 ChefBoyArDee $1.00 each (used .35/3 coupon) .77 cents
6 Bic Pens .79 cents each (used 3 - $1.00/2 coupons) .29 cents each
Pears $1.82
2 Kroger yogurt .19 (manager specials)
4 Keebler cookies $1.67 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupon) $1.17 each
Bakery Baguette .49 cents
Bakery Item .79 cents
Bakery Item .79 cents
3 Bouquets $1.00 each (and they are BEAUTIFUL!)
1/2 Pudding cake $1.49
Dannon Yogurt $1.88 (used $1.00 coupon) .88 cents
Kroger Milk $2.00
SillyBandz $3.99 <----for my DD

$16.00 off for Mega Event
.12 off for reuseable bags
Tax .27 cents
Total $46.37

Manufacturer's Coupon Savings $22.10
Bonus Coupon Savings $7.20
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $50.85
Total Coupons $80.15
Total Savings $80.15 (63%)

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Walgreens 8/18

So that week basically stunk with deals.
I had a $5.00 RR that was expiring so I HAD to use it.
Here is what I bought:

2 Post Fruity Peebles $1.99 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) $1.49 each
1 Tuf trash bags $2.99

Used $5.00 RR
Subtotal .97 cents
Tax .20 cents
Total $1.17

Walgreens Coupon Savings $1.00
Walgreens Advertised Savings $4.00
Manufacturer's Savings $6.00
Total Savings $11.00

CVS Shopping 8/21

So I try to be the "good" CVSer and try to use my ECB's and less money but this last time it did NOT work out AT ALL.
My mom went shopping with me so I was trying to figure out her deals and my deals and I got all frazzled and just messed up. It still turned out ok I think though.

Transaction #1

3 Bandaids $1.99 each (used $3.00/3 coupon) .99 cents each
1 Lysol Healthy Touch Soap System $9.99 (used rain check and $3.00 coupon) $6.99
1 CVS Green Bag Tag (for my mom) .99 cents (used .50 coupon from the magic coupon machine) .49 cents

Used $1.00 ECB and $6.00 ECB.
Subtotal $3.45
Tax .64 cents
Total $4.09

Received a $5.00 ECB

Transaction #2

3 Kelloggs Frost Flakes $3.33 each (used $1.00/3 coupon) $3.00 each
1 Pilot pen 2 pack $1.00 (used $1.00 coupon) FREE!
1 Gillette Fusion Power razor $9.97 (used $4.00 coupon) $5.97
2 Right Guard deodorant $4.49 (B1G1F) (used $3.00/2 coupon) .75 cents each
1 Dulcolax Balance $9.99 (used rain check and $5.00 coupon) $4.99
1 Hydro 3 razor $8.97 (used rain check and $5.00 coupon) $3.97
1 Schick Shaving Gel $3.99 (used FREE coupon from razor package) FREE!

Used $5.00 ECB
Subtotal $20.42 (OUCH!)
Tax $2.33
Total $22.75 (DOUBLE OUCH!)

BUT BUT BUT

Received the following ECB's:

$5.00 for Kelloggs
$5.00 for Gillette
$5.00 for Schick
$10.00 for Dulcolax

Walmart - FREE! Post It Notes

Thanks to Katie of http://cincinnaticents.blogspot.com/ I was able to pick up 2 FREE Post It packages. They were on the bottom shelf at my store and are regularly priced at $1.00 each. Use your coupon/s from the SmartSource on 8/15 to get them for free!

Monday, August 23, 2010

The beginning of the blog...

So I am not a beginner when it comes to using coupons but I've decided to TRY (keyword try) to post about my "good deals". I have been a HEAVY couponer for years. I've been posting "notes" on Facebook about my shopping excursions but I think this might be more "user friendly". Hope you enjoy reading. :)

Family Dollar 3/13/21

 I went to Family Dollar again on Saturday. Here is what I got: Scott Toilet Paper (12 rolls) $5.00 Bic Razors Duece $1.75 Airwick Starter K...